Save the date! Here is information on a Guild Event coming in November called ‘Burton IPA 200’.
Further details to follow, the event is also listed here.
Venue: The Constitutional Club
150 High Street, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1JE
Burton IPA 200
1822 was a pivotal year in the history of Burton upon Trent, the starting point for decades of growth that would turn this sleepy Midlands town into the Brewing Capital of the World. The event that started the transformation happened late in the year when Samuel Allsopp produced the first commercial Burton brewed India Pale Ale; this was sent to India in December of that year and started a battle between London Brewer George Hodgson and not only Allsopp but also other Burton brewers: Bass, Worthington and Salt for dominance in the Indian market.
SAVE THE DATE: Friday 11th November 2022
Guild members and guests are welcome to attend a series of talks and a social gathering to help mark this special anniversary. The event will begin mid-morning at The Constitutional Club, with talks lasting throughout the day. There were also be a commemorative plaque unveiling by Mr Jamie Allsopp, the Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Grandson of Samuel. After the lectures, attendees are then welcome to continue the festivities at The Coopers Tavern, 43 Cross St, Burton-on-Trent DE14 1EGwhere a special version of Allsopp’s IPA will be pouring.
The full itinerary will be released soon.
Thank you to those who have helped to organise and support this event:
Guild Member Ian Webster
Samuel Allsopp and Sons Ltd.
The Constitutional Club
East Staffordshire Borough Council
To RSVP, please email secretary@beerguild.co.uk.